JUNE 2024
WEEK TWO

Bible Story

Feast of Booths
Deuteronomy 16:13-17

Make a habit of choosing joy.

“A cheerful heart makes you healthy. But a broken spirit dries you up.”

Proverbs 17:22, NIrV

Engagement Questions

• When is it difficult to choose joy?
• How can you remember to make a habit of choosing joy?
• What kind of habits would you like to start or stop?

Prayer

“Dear God, help us choose joy every day. When things are hard, help us to remember You are with us and find joy in that. Thank You for teaching us that celebrating is not just for special times, but something we can do every day. We love You and we pray these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

ENGAGE IN EVERYDAY MOMENTS TOGETHER

Morning Time

As your kid starts their day, they may be tired or grumpy but remind them of one way they bring you joy (even if it’s not necessarily how they are acting in the moment).
 

Drive Time

While on the go, ask your kid: “What is something you can do every day to help you choose joy?”

Meal Time

At a meal this week, have everyone at the table answer this question: “Describe a time when you had to choose to be joyful in a situation that was not joyful (or wish you would have chosen joy).”
 

Bed Time

Pray for each other: “God, help us to choose joy. Happiness is temporary, but joy means finding peace and reasons to celebrate no matter what is going on. Help us to always see the reasons we have for being joyful.”